Description
Slow cooker bacon brown sugar garlic chicken brings savory-sweet comfort to dinner tables across America. Tender chicken pieces glazed with rich caramelized sauce promise a mouthwatering meal that satisfies your deepest hunger cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2.2 pounds / 1 kg)
- 6 slices of bacon
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 100 g (½ cup) brown sugar, packed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional, for depth of flavor)
Cooking and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with a blend of salt, ground black pepper, and smoky paprika, ensuring even coverage on all surfaces.
- Carefully encase each seasoned chicken breast with strips of crispy bacon, using toothpicks to secure the bacon if necessary, creating a wrapped exterior.
- Create a rich glaze by whisking together minced garlic, brown sugar, olive oil, soy sauce, and fragrant thyme in a mixing bowl until the ingredients form a smooth, slightly thick consistency.
- Place the bacon-wrapped chicken into the slow cooker, positioning the pieces without overlapping to promote uniform cooking.
- Pour the prepared garlic-brown sugar sauce evenly over the chicken, making sure each piece is generously coated and infused with the aromatic mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and set to low heat, allowing the chicken to cook gently for 4-6 hours until the meat becomes tender and the bacon achieves a crisp, caramelized edge.
- Once cooking is complete, carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker, letting it rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Optional: Drizzle any remaining sauce from the slow cooker over the chicken before serving to enhance the depth of flavor.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar size for even cooking and consistent flavor absorption.
- Opt for thick-cut bacon to prevent overcooking and maintain a crispy texture when slow-cooked.
- Consider reducing brown sugar for a less sweet profile or substituting with honey for diabetic-friendly alternatives.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help spices adhere better and enhance overall caramelization during slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 486
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 751 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg